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Where do you get your writing ideas?
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Character Sketch: Writing
Relax. Your first draft doesn't have to be perfect. You will have time to revise later.
Use a character sketch template to create your first draft.
1. Beginning
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Name the title and the author.
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Introduce the character and write your focus statement.
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2. Middle
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Describe the character by using one or more of the following strategies. Describe the character's appearance; show how the character changes during the story; or describe the character's personality, strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
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3. Ending
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Restate the focus and summarize the main points.
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Leave the reader with something to think about.
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Next >
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Students—
Read the winning short story!
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 Use the glossary to help find the meaning of literary words and writing terms that will help you think and talk about writing.
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To edit your writing well, you need to understand the rules. This library of quick, animated grammar lessons...
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